Sol Travel Guide

Madrid

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Stay near popular Sol attractions

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Plaza Mayor

9.2/10 (26,411 reviews)
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
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Things to do

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

£27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

£24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

The Premium Experience at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

£23
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Premium Experience at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

£42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

£30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

£18
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
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Top hotels in Sol

Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £145 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£145
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,378 reviews)
"Fantastic location, sparkling clean hotel, large rooms and great breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hotel Regina
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Vía 29 Madrid
The price is £162 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£162
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
The First One Madrid Preciados

The First One Madrid Preciados

3 out of 5
Calle Preciados, 44 Madrid Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £94 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£94
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Air conditioning is working well in summer. The location is excellent and a lot of restaurants are nearby."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The First One Madrid Preciados
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3 Madrid
The price is £138 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£138
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hotel Liabeny
Hotel Europa

Hotel Europa

3 out of 5
Calle Carmen, 4 Madrid Madrid
The price is £106 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£106
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Hotel very well located and very well maintained even if a bit old. The person who did the check in for us was rude and horrendous. His only preoccupation was to show us he was wearing a Cartier watch. Come on, grow up and learn what is good service."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel Europa
The Madrid EDITION

The Madrid EDITION

5 out of 5
Plaza de Celenque 2 Madrid
The price is £328 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£328
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Madrid EDITION
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Where to stay in Sol

Find the best Sol areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Madrid Centro

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

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Chueca

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

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Ibiza

During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.

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Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Cuartel del Conde-Duque while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

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